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JOHOR BARU: Many Malaysians working in Singapore are only keen to return if bosses here can match the salaries they are earning in the republic.

Front office supervisor Doris Pua, 32, said she used to earn about RM2,800 monthly in Johor Baru but decided to work in Singapore when she was offered SG$2,000 (RM6,314) for the same position.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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